Armchair Travellers presents Murder/Travel on the Orient Express

Want something different for your next holiday? Join Linda who will talk about her recent 'once in a lifetime journey' on the Orient Express through Europe.

Hear about onboard life on this thoroughly memorable and very exciting train holiday.

Hope you can join us! Refreshments provided.

When: Thursday 6th October 2pm 
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200 or book online - Orient Express

Cheers, Maryanne

Travelling Europe on a budget with Mooroolbark Armchair Travellers

Come along to Armchair Travellers and Jane will give you some inside hints and tips for making that once in a lifetime trip not only spectacular, but also one that fits the budget!

Jane lived in the UK until 4 years ago and has travelled to a large number of European countries before moving to Australia. 

Discover some of the most exciting places to see, how to get there and to travel to make trips fit the budget.

When: Thursday 2nd June 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200 or book online - Armchair travellers

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers returns to Mooroolbark - Spinning a Yarn in Antarctica

Marion captures the imagination of people she speaks to about Antarctica. She has just "lived her dream" of visiting the coldest place on the planet and spinning yarn there to raise money for the restoration of Mawsons Hut. What an adventure!

Tea & coffee provided.

When: Thursday 3rd February 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Gold coin donation please
Bookings preferred phone 97268200 or book online - Antarctica

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers - Travel and culinary landscapes of the Middle East with Lucy Malouf

Lucy Malouf traded in her life as a Wall Street analyst to pursue her passion for food. Lucy married a chef and became a waitress. This was the starting point for her new career as a food and travel writer.

Lucy and Greg Malouf combined their skills to write a monthly recipe column for The Australian and articles for Australian Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Entertaining. With her now former husband, Lucy has co-authored the best-selling food and travel books: Arabesque, Moorish, Saha and Turquoise.

Lucy travels Australia and internationally to speak at food and writing festivals about her culinary journeys and adventures not only in different countries but with different characters, dishes, flavours and spices of the Middle East and Turkey. From hearty peasant dishes to the heartwarming stories of people she has met along the way, Lucy's presentation will be one to remember.

When: Thursday 5th August 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Gold coin donation. Turkish delight and coffee afternoon tea
Bookings essential phone 97268200 or book online - Armchair Travellers - Lucy Malouf

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers: All aboard for New Zealand

Cruise the South Pacific Ocean and discover some of the many beautiful places to be seen on the North and South islands of New Zealand.

What happens on a Cruise? Step aboard and Lyn will introduce you to Cruising and New Zealand with its Maori culture, enchanting beauty and stunning natural landscapes.

Come and join us to discover the ideal setting for rest, relaxation and a little touch of paradise. Choccies and coffee afterwards

When: Thursday 1st April 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers - Discover the fabric of India

Margaret travelled with 7 women interested in textile and fabric design through some amazing sites in India.

From a hair-raising trip to Old Delhi Markets to seeing tigers in the wild, and visiting a Women's Co-Operative in Chandeleo Village, this afternoon will take you to Rajasthan, Agra and Varanasi where the women enjoyed visiting roadside markets, a silk centre,carpet makers and Indian Emporiums.

Margaret will bring an 150yr old sari and other scarves and pashmina wraps to view.

This will be a fantastic afternoon. All welcome, tea and coffee provided.

When: Thursday 4th February 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair travellers - Fascinating Malaysia

One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden homes built on stilts and five star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.

Malaysia is full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders...you are invited to come and hear Kim tell us about this fascinating multicultural country at Armchair Travellers.

When: Thursday 1st October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers - The Santiago de Compostela Camino pilgrimage with Clare

The Santiago Camino in Northern Spain, has been traversed for thousands of years by saints, sinners, generals, misfits, kings and queens and now Clare!

Clare will take you on a journey from the Pyrenees westward to Santiago, an 800 kilometre walk she recently completed over 5 weeks. Come and join us...

Tea and Coffee provided. Bookings preferred but not essential

When: Thursday 6th August 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair travellers - Amazing Africa

Corinne has recently travelled to the city of Johannesburg and further to a small village in an isolated rural area of South Africa.

She will talk about her experiences and the wonderful group she worked with helping local African communities.

All Welcome. Tea and Coffee provided

When: Thursday 4th June 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Mooroolbark Armchair Travellers - Destination Vietnam/Cambodia

Gail will tell you about her recent travels in Vietnam and Cambodia from the Temples of Angkor Wat to her journey on the Reunification Express.

For everyone who loves to hear travel stories and gain valuable travel information from those who have been there ... come along and join us for travel tales and a cuppa. We meet bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month.

When: Thursday 2nd April 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

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Destination Peru

After returning from Peru, Graham Strachan, who has been honorary Mayor of Peru for one year, will share his experiences and knowledge of this largely unexplored land, the culture and traditions, the mystique of Machu Picchu and the heartstopping beauty of Peru.

If there is travel in your blood, then South America is the ultimate destination!

Come along, share travel stories and have a cuppa with us.

Armchair Travellers is held bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Watch the noticeboard for dates.

When: Thursday 5th February 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers - The climb of your life!

Our talk for December will take you on a journey to the summit of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Helen will tell you about her recent Bridge climb experience. Come and be inspired to taste for yourself one of the thrills Sydney has to offer.

Please come and join us for afternoon tea and lots of travel tales, everyone is welcome.

Be sure to watch the noticeboard for 2009 Armchair Travel Talks.

When: Thursday 4th December 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers travelling Australia

Mooroolbark Library have travel talks bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month. October's session will be Camping and organising a campervan. Donna has travelled through the Australian outback and Western Australia and will tell us about her experience!

For anyone who has travelled or ever wanted to, come and join us for afternoon tea and lots of travel tales. We'd love to hear about your travels too!

When: Thursday 2nd October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event or cost
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers

Armchair travellers will meet bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Coming up in June, chat with Hanna about Sweden and Gotland, the small island in the Baltic where she grew up.

This group is for everyone who has travelled or ever wanted to...come along. We'd love to hear about your travels too!

When: Thursday 5th June 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 9726 8200

Cheers, Maryanne